4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Yogyakarta to Surakarta
Cheapest price
$1
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Yogyakarta to Surakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yogyakarta to Surakarta will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1.
Of the 6 buses that leave Yogyakarta for Surakarta on Thu, Nov 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Yogyakarta to Surakarta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Yogyakarta to Surakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €1, and a train costs an average of €1.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€2 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Yogyakarta to Surakarta Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $1 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:42PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:12PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:03PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Live departures
Yogyakarta to Surakarta bus times
The table below shows live departures for Yogyakarta to Surakarta buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 1:30 PM Kota Yogyakarta | 2h42 | 4:12 PM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 1:55 PM Yogyakarta | 2h08 | 4:03 PM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 11:00 PM Kota Yogyakarta | 2h42 | 1:42 AM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 11:20 PM Yogyakarta | 2h15 | 1:35 AM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 6:00 AM Kota Yogyakarta | 2h42 | 8:42 AM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 transfersDirect | |
| JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 6:20 AM Yogyakarta | 2h15 | 8:35 AM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Yogyakarta to Surakarta
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Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€1) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 04:30 |
Last bus 16:30 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Yogyakarta to Surakarta start from as low as $2 (€1) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $2 (€2) depending on the train type and class.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Yogyakarta to Surakarta
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Dining
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Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in some areas
- Street parking available for motorcycles and cars
- Many street food vendors and local restaurants nearby
- Available along Malioboro Street
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available for small fee
- Bus: Trans Jogja 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B
- Becak and Andong (traditional transport)
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in main terminal area
- Parking available for motorcycles and cars with hourly rates
- Local food stalls and restaurants available in and around terminal
- Available at designated taxi stands along Malioboro Street
- Ramps available
- Public toilets available with small fee
- Bus: Trans Jogja lines 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B
- Local minibuses (angkot)
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: BST Corridor 1, Local buses
- Angkot: Various routes
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